23 Aug 2023

Custom Consoles announces the completion of a control room desk for Opem Security, a pioneering provider of security systems and services.

Located at Opem’s headquarters in Milton Keynes, the desk will form part of the round-the-clock monitoring support Opem performs for clients in many locations. 

Custom Consoles’ experience

We were looking for a robust and ergonomically well-designed desk that would allow our staff to work comfortably and efficiently,” comments Opem Founder and Managing Director, Jason Pelham.

Custom Consoles’ experience and industry background are evident in the styling"

He adds, “SteelBase gave us the freedom to specify exactly what we had in mind from a standard range of structural components, including integral accommodation for our computer equipment and video monitor displays. Custom Consoles’ experience and industry background are evident in the styling and build quality. They can also be seen in the attention to detail such as cable management with easy access during initial installation and throughout the desk’s lifetime. Our operators also appreciate being able to position the horizontal and vertical angle of the monitor screens to suit their preferred viewing angle, each screen being mounted on an individually adjustable mounting arm.”

SteelBase installations

This is the most recent of many SteelBase installations we have produced for clients in the security, aviation and industrial process control sectors,” said Custom Consoles Sales Manager, Gary Fuller.

He adds, “Working alongside Opem, we designed a 5 metre wide curved unit comprising seven bays. Each bay has its own front and rear doors and provides vented space for a computer as well as accommodation for up to 6U of rack-mounted technical equipment. The desktop is 1.2 metres in front-to-back depth and incorporates a continuous cable tray running the entire desk width, protected by an easily removable flush-fitting cover panel. Mounting points for data and power sockets are provided in each PC compartment."

Cable management

SteelBase takes its name from the high-strength steel base frames that form its structural core

A structured desking system offering a hard-wearing and ergonomic solution for control room consoles, SteelBase takes its name from the high-strength steel base frames that form its structural core. 

Desks and related fittings such as equipment pods and side units can be specified and combined from a range of standard powder-coated steel base frames. Cable management is provided throughout the console with access to equipment via hinged removable doors to both front and rear.

SteelBase furniture

Predrilled monitor arm mounting points are positioned at the rear upper edge of each bay. Careful attention has been paid to styling. SteelBase desktops are available in a choice of 120 cm (standard) or 100 cm (SteelBase Lite) front-to-back sizes with a choice of hard-wearing Marmoleum or laminate work surfaces.

All elements of SteelBase are guaranteed against component failure for five years of normal use. SteelBase furniture is designed to meet or exceed the requirements of ISO9241-5, EN527-1, 2 and 3, and BS EN ISO11064.